Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1251 Nørrebro Bryghus Bombay Pale Ale Denmark IPA 3.5

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

600ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 13, 2011 at "Smokeless Joe" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a trancluscent gold colour with orange hues. and a thin off-white head. The aroma was pine, weak citrus, and grainy malts. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slighty sweet, malty, with citrus and toffee. The finish is bitter.

May 13, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1252 Cheshire Valley American IPA Canada IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

550ml draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on May 27, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red-orange, with a creamy white head that laced very well. The aroma was citrusy hops, and a bit of sweet caramel malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grapefuit, a hint of caramel, and a very bitter finish. Quite refreshing.

May 27, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1253 Muskoka Cabin Fever IPA Canada IPA 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

550ml draught <br> 6.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on May 27, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a translucent orange-gold with a creamy off-white head. The aroma was citrusy hops, grainy malt, and pine. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was very bitter, with a citrus rind taste. Maybe too bitter.

May 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1254 Le Trou du Diable Morsure Canada IPA 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

500ml <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 3, 2011 <br> The label looks like a art class drawing stuck onto the bottle. The beer poured a hazy golden orange with a huge rocky light tan coloured head. The aroma was mainly citrus hops, with a hint of sweet malt and grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very much grapefruit hops, with sweet malt in the background. A nice bitter finish.

Jun 3, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1255 Muskoka Mad Tom IPA Canada IPA 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml draught <br> 6.4% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange colour with a creamy white head. Aroma was lemony, citrus, pine, and grainy malt. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour was citrusy hops with a lemon lolipop taste to it, some grains, and a bitter finish. <br> <br> Tried bottled version on February 16, 2012. Beer is a paler gold colour, and all traces of the lemon are gone. The bottled version would make a great session beer.

Jun 24, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1256 Rogue Brutal IPA United States IPA 3.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

650ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> I tried this beer on July 22, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy golden orange with a long lasting thin tan head. The aroma was sweet malt, oranges, grapefruit, and pine. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is a weak combination of grapefruit and caramel. Not an enticing flavour actually.

Jul 23, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1257 Tree Hophead India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

330ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV (as marked on bottle)<br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark gold with orange hues and a this off-white cap that lingers. The aroma was pine, yeast, grass, caramel, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, caramel, and grains.

Sep 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1258 Wellington Welly One Off: India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

October 5, 2011<br> The Symposium (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 611 Holly Avenue)<br> 500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> The beer poured a hazy copper colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was caramel malt, weak hops, and yeasty tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt and weak citrusy hops. Not a memorable beer.

Apr 15, 2022
04:07:37 PM
1259 Central City Red Racer India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

355ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on October 21, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red with a generous rocky tan coloured cap. The aroma was pine, grapefruit and caramel.....certainly on the hoppy end of the spectrum. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is well balanced between the sweet malt tones and grapefruit hop tones. Very drinkable.

Oct 21, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1260 Phillips Hop Circle IPA Canada IPA 2.8

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 9, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a weak clouded lemon yellow colour with a thin white head head which disappeared quickly. The aroma was grains and citrus hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was weak grainy malt and weak citrus hops. Just an 'ok' beer.

Dec 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1261 Nickel Brook Headstock IPA Canada IPA 3.7

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

550ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on January 13, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear red colour with a creamy tan coloured head that laced extremely well. The aroma was caramel malt, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, some caramel sweetness, and well balanced.

Jan 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1262 Sawdust City Lone Pine India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

550ml draught <br> unknown ABV <br> I tried this beer on cask on March 30,2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy orange gold swith a creamy long lasting 1" tan head. Aroma was pine, citrus, and some grassy hints and some caramel tang. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour has a lingering grapefruit bitterness that hung around long after the beer was gone. There was some cereal and pepper in the flavour as well.

Mar 30, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1263 Gananoque Bell Ringer IPA Canada IPA 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Had as Gananoque Trainwreck IPA <br> 330ml draught <br> 6.7% ABV (as written on blackboard) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Toronto)<br> March 30, 2012<br> $4.71<br> The beer poured a hazy orange-gold colour with a thin creamy white head. The aroma was weak hints of caramel, grass, and floral hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slightly fruity with notes of light fruit and grains. Not very IPA like.

Mar 30, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1264 Thornbridge Jaipur United Kingdom IPA 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Best Before: July 24, 2012 <br> I tried this beer on April 9, 2012 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Part of the LCBO Spring 2012 Release. The beer poured a hazy light gold colour with a thin white ring that lasted. Aroma was primarily grainy malt, with a little sweetness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour had a mild citrusy hoppy taste, some grapefruit, with some sweet malty balance. Very enjoyable.

Apr 10, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1265 Double Trouble Hops and Robbers Extra Delicious IPA Canada IPA 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

550ml draught <br> 5.6% ABV (as marked on menu) <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 13, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish gold with a thin tan head that laced well. Aroma was caramel malt, and floral hops...not a lot of citrus. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour had an acidic tinge to it to go along with some sweet caramel notes, and a weak bitter finish.

Apr 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1266 Lake Of Bays 10 Point India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 5, 2012 <br> I tried this beer after purchasing from the Atrium on Bay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a 1" rocky tan coloured head. Plenty of effervescence. The aroma is citrusy hops, yeast, spices, and grass. Not a lot of sweet malts. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, and medium carbonation. Flavour is kind of muted and blah....weak citrusy hops and weak malt.

May 5, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1267 Black Oak Hop Bomb Canada IPA 2.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

550ml cask draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 25, 2012 <br> $625<br> The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a thin white head. The aroma was weak caramel, funk, and floral hops. Definitely not a hop bomb in aroma. The mouthfeel was on the thin side with mild carbonation. The flavour was weak citrusy hops, some sweet caramel notes, and some yeast. I was hoping for a whole lot better.

May 25, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1268 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: Lake Effect IPA Canada IPA 4.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

550ml draught <br> 6.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on June 8, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a slightly hazed medium gold with a thin creamy cap that laced well. The aroma was grainy malt, grapefruity hops, and some mango/pineapple notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very citrusy with the grapefruit hops up front, and the tropical fruit tones less pronounced, but still there.

Jun 8, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1269 Great Lakes Brewery Johnny Simcoe India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

550ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on July 11, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden-brown colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was citrusy hops, pineapple hints and grassy malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit, weak grapefruit, and some caramel.

Jul 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1270 Granville Island Brockton IPA Canada IPA 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

341ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> This beer poured a transparent golden copper colour with a very thin white head. The aroma is weak caramel malt, and weak citrus hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was bitter citrusy hops, with a hint of a sweet malt backbone. Better than a Molson macro offering.

Jul 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1271 Wellington Welly One Off: Bootchuck IPA Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

September 13, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 20oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.86<br> The first thing I notice about this beer is it's colour. Far and away the darkest IPA I've tried to date. Dark amber with a thin tan head. Aroma is pine and citrus with a hint of caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is well balanced between sweet caramel malt, and citrusy hops, not quite grapefruit citrus.

Apr 15, 2022
04:15:53 PM
1272 Mount Begbie Nasty Habit Canada IPA 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

650ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 26, 2012 <br> Beer pours a dark gold colour, semi-translucent, with a generous lasting light tan head. Aroma is caramel malt, and citrusy hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is grapefruity hops, with some sweet fruit and malt hints. If this beer was cheaper ($5.60 for a 650ml bottle), drinking it could become a habit.

Sep 27, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1273 Beer Academy India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

625ml bottle <br> 8.2% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on August 13, 2013<br> September 21, 2013<br> $6.06<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed yellow gold colour with a decent off-white cap that lingers a while. The aroma is honey, light fruit, and grains with no noticable alcohol notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is grainy with noticeable alcohol bitterness. Takes a decent beer and knocks it down a notch or two.

Oct 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1274 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: Karma Citra Single Hop India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330ml draught <br> 6.6% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 29, 2012 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed orange-gold colour with a short-lived head. Aroma is citrusy hops, and some weak grass notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is grapefruity hops, some light fruit and graininess rounds out the palate. Very well balanced.

Nov 29, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1275 Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA United States IPA 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

12oz bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 28, 2010 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange with a thick white rocky cap that lasted throughout. The aroma was weak sweet malt, pine, and an abundance of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was definitely hoppy, a nice balance between the grapefruity hops and the slightly sweet malt.

May 28, 2010
12:00:00 PM